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How do you get rid of a large item such as a mattress, couch, or television? You call in Advantage Disposal! While many garbage collection services don’t have the space or manpower to handle large items, we can help you deal with oversized trash. Let our pros haul away your garbage, large and small!

Our bulk removal pros have the equipment, knowledge, and staff to quickly and safely remove large unwanted items from your property. We can cart away the aforementioned mattresses, couches, and televisions, as well as other furniture, drywall and construction debris, and anything else that’s too big, awkward, or heavy to go out as part of your regular trash.

We’re proud to offer bulk trash removal in addition to our regular garbage and recycling collection. You just have to call, let us know what type of item(s) you have, and schedule an appointment for pickup. We typically provide bulk item pickup on Wednesdays.

When you make an appointment for pickup, we will quote you a price based on the description you give of the size, weight, shape, and amount of your bulk items. That price can be subject to change if our onsite assessment of the items differs from the original description provided. If that happens, though, we’ll always consult with you to make sure you’re on board with any change in price before we haul the items away.

So, if you have larger-than-usual trash that needs to be removed in Schenectady or the surrounding area, call Advantage Disposal today! Our bulk removal service will haul away unwanted items so they’re off your curb and out of your hair.

Don’t let the chore of dealing with fall leaves put a damper on the beauty of autumn! Advantage Disposal offers a hassle-free way to deal with your piles of leaves this year.

That’s because we offer yard debris pickup service every Wednesday as a convenience to our customers. Simply rake the leaves from your yard, bag them up in biodegradable paper lawn bags, and set them out by the curb. Our team will take it from there! We’ll pick up and haul away those bags of leaves with our routine yard waste pickup services. We collect on Wednesdays through the month of November.

So stop dealing with mountains of leaves piling up in the back corner of your yard every year! Advantage Disposal is here to help our customers easily eliminate leaf waste. It’s just one of the many ways we make it easy for you to deal with trash and other unwanted items on your property.

If you’re ready to experience the Advantage Disposal difference, or you want to learn more about leaf disposal, just give us a call. We’re standing by to answer any questions you may have.

Some trash collection companies use trucks with big mechanical arms. They reach out and grab your trash can, up-end it into the truck, and then put it back down. In theory, this sounds like a simple, straightforward way to pick up your trash, right?

Unfortunately, the reality is a bit less rosy than that. These types of residential and commercial garbage collection trucks mean that your trash can must be placed in a very specific spot; otherwise the truck’s mechanical arm can’t actually pick up the can. They also have a bad habit of both spilling trash out onto your yard and of just dropping your container willy-nilly. On trash day, you could find yourself coming home to garbage decorating your lawn and your trash can laying open in the driveway. What a mess!

Advantage Disposal is different. While our trash collection truck does have a hydraulic lift, our team members are at your service to pick up your can, attach it to the lift, and then wheel it back to the curb when the garbage has been emptied into the truck. As a result, you can place your trash container anywhere along the curb, with no special orientation or location needed. You also won’t find trash spilled out on to your yard, and we take care to neatly replace your garbage toter where we found it. We take the time to do your trash can pickup by hand because it is the best way to get the job done right!

So why settle for anything less? Advantage Disposal is here to provide residential and commercial trash collection that brings you outstanding customer service and the great results you deserve. Contact us now to get started.

Did you know that as of January 1, 2015, it’s no longer legal to put old electronics in the trash? That means that computers, TVs, and even VCRs must be recycled rather than tossed in the landfill. This regulation was put in place to reduce pollution from components utilizing lead, mercury, and other dangerous toxins as well as to conserve natural resources.

But if you’re a consumer needing to dispose of an old computer, this law can leave you feeling like you’re in a tight spot. How can you get rid of that outdated PC?

There are actually two easy options:

Use a manufacturer’s takeback program. Electronic equipment manufacturers registered with the state are required to provide free information regarding how to recycle your electronics.

Take your computer or other device to a electronic waste collection site. You can find a list of registered NYS electronic waste collection sites here. These sites accept electronic waste, but double-check that they accept the specific item you are needing to dispose of. For example, some sites may take DVD players but not cathode ray TVs.

Advantage Disposal is unable to accept electronic waste at this time, but we are happy to provide you with this handy resource to help you dispose of your old computers, TVs, and other equipment safely and legally. Just ask if you have any further questions.

New customers frequently have questions about our billing, so we wanted to go ahead and answer some common payment questions right here on our blog.

Q: How often do you bill?

A: Our standard billing policy is to bill each customer monthly, in advance of the services provided. We’ll send you a convenient postcard reminder to let you know when each bill is due.

Q: Are there discounts available?

A: In addition to monthly billing, we also offer prepaid programs for your convenience. When you choose either our 6-month or 12-month payment options, you can get a discount on your residential or commercial trash collection service. These prepaid plans bring you the same great Advantage Disposal trash pickup service for less!

Q: What payment methods do you accept?

A: We accept cash, checks, and most major credit cards to make paying your bill as hassle-free as possible. You can also pay online.

Q: How do I pay online?

A: Our online payment system is easy to use. Just visit our website (http://www.advantagedisposalny.com/) and scroll down to the “Make a Payment” section. Enter the amount you want to pay and then click the button below. Then you can access our secure checkout to submit the payment. It’s as easy as that!

Have additional questions about your billing options? Need to pay a bill? Just give us a call. Advantage Disposal would love to help. We are committed to providing you with old-fashioned customer service, from carefully placing your trash containers back at the curb to courteously answering any questions you may have. Experience the difference our trash collection team can make when you contact us today!

Advantage Disposal is available to provide seasonal yard waste pickup as part of our trash collection services. We’re happy to pick up your yard debris on Wednesdays April through November. However, we do want to remind you of a few guidelines regarding your yard waste.

Please remember that we cannot accept yard waste in cans, barrels, or plastic bags. All leaves and grass must be deposited in biodegradable paper bags.

Branches smaller than 3 inches in diameter can also be accepted. Please bundle them with twine and keep bundle lengths to no more than 4 feet.

Both bags and bundles should weigh less than 40 lbs.

These rules are designed to protect our staff members and to ensure your items will be accepted by the disposal facility. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your compliance. Just follow these simple guidelines, and we’ll be by to pick up your lawn and garden waste on Wednesdays through November!

Have questions? Just give us a call. We’re here to answer any questions you may have.